In short: Goorookoya is a black tea estate in Sri Lanka's Central Province at 630 metres elevation, recorded as supplying Finlays.
Goorookoya is a tea estate located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka at approximately 630 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea and is recorded as supplying Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and coffee businesses. While the operating company is not publicly documented, Goorookoya sits within one of Sri Lanka's most established tea-growing regions, where mid-elevation estates have contributed to Ceylon tea's global reputation for over a century.
Terroir & Climate
At 630 metres elevation, Goorookoya occupies the mid-country zone of Sri Lanka's tea-growing landscape, where estates typically experience a climate that balances warmth and moisture. This altitude generally falls within the range where day and night temperatures fluctuate moderately, and estates benefit from the monsoon patterns that sweep across the Central Province. Mid-elevation gardens in this part of Sri Lanka often enjoy a growing season that is less extreme than either the lowland heat or the high-altitude cool, tending to produce a steady flush cycle throughout much of the year.
The Central Province is subject to two principal monsoon periods, and estates at this elevation typically receive reliable rainfall that sustains year-round production. The latitude—just above seven degrees north—ensures consistent day length and solar intensity, factors that generally support vigorous vegetative growth. Terroir at this altitude tends to yield leaf that is robust in structure, with mid-country Ceylon character often reflecting a balance between the briskness of high-grown teas and the strength of low-grown types.
Tea Produced
Goorookoya produces black tea, the dominant style across Sri Lanka's mid-elevation estates. Teas from Central Province gardens at around 630 metres typically exhibit a medium body with a bright, coppery liquor and a flavour profile that balances malty sweetness with a moderate astringency. Mid-country Ceylon blacks are often valued for their consistency and versatility in blending, offering a clean, brisk cup that performs well both as a standalone brew and in breakfast or afternoon blends. While individual batches will vary by season and processing, estates at this elevation generally produce teas with less of the delicate floral character associated with high-grown Dimbula or Nuwara Eliya, and more of the rounded, dependable structure sought by blenders and packers worldwide.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Goorookoya is recorded as supplying Finlays, a major global player in the tea supply chain with operations spanning sourcing, blending, packing, and distribution. Finlays supplies both retail brands and foodservice clients across numerous markets, and its sourcing network encompasses hundreds of estates in East Africa and South Asia. The presence of Finlays as a buyer suggests that Goorookoya's production meets the quality and volume standards expected by a large-scale international distributor, and that its teas likely enter blended products destined for retail or institutional channels. Estates supplying such buyers are typically integrated into well-established export and auction mechanisms, with production flowing through Colombo's tea trade infrastructure.
- Recorded supplier to Finlays
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Goorookoya lies at 7.0649, 80.5524 in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its 630 m elevation is the 77th highest of 94 estates we map in Central Province. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Pallegama — 3.5 km away
- New Weliganga — 3.8 km away
- Kahawatte Plantations, Craighead — 3.9 km away
- Elpitiya Plantations, Nayapane — 5.3 km away
- Harangala — 6.4 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Goorookoya
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Goorookoya (630 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Goorookoya recorded 3,346 mm in 2025, 35% more than the 2,472 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPERANZA | Mulanje, Malawi | 643 m | 1,677 mm | 26.9 °C |
| Badamtam Tea Estate | Weste Bengal, India | 608 m | 2,753 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Kawalazi Tea Estate | D44, Malawi | 653 m | 2,396 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Agarapatana Plantations, Diyagama West | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 655 m | 2,872 mm | 26.8 °C |
| Balangoda Plantations, Maratenne | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 657 m | 2,664 mm | 26.4 °C |
Goorookoya Compared with Central Province
In Central Province, Goorookoya is wetter than 58% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 82% of the others by elevation; warmer than 78% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Goorookoya against the 93 other estates we map in Central Province, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Goorookoya | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 630 m | 1,203 m | 37 to 1,924 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 3,346 mm | 3,152 mm | 2,071 to 4,839 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.6 °C | 23.1 °C | 19.1 to 30.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.7 °C | 16.4 °C | 12.4 to 22.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Goorookoya (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Goorookoya’s coordinates recorded 3,346 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (914 mm) and the driest was February (32 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.6 °C and overnight lows 18.7 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and December the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 3,346 mm |
| Wettest month | November (914 mm) |
| Driest month | February (32 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 18.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goorookoya located?
Goorookoya is in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 7.0649, 80.5524, at an elevation of about 630 metres.
What type of tea does Goorookoya produce?
Goorookoya is recorded as producing black tea.
Which buyers does Goorookoya supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Goorookoya as supplying Finlays.
How much rain does Goorookoya receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 3,346 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (914 mm).
How does Goorookoya compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Goorookoya recorded 3,346 mm in 2025, 35% more rain than the 2,472 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.
Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].